With all the hullabaloo and drama surrounding Destiny's newest expansion, The Taken King, I completely forgot about the weekly reset. In case you did too, here's the new strikes, the new rotation in the Prison of Elders arena, and the new items Variks is carrying.
The Heroic Strike this week is The Shadow Thief on Ocean of Storms, Moon, with the Heroic (enemies appear in greater numbers and are more aggressive) and Angry (minions of the Darkness won't flinch, even after massive damage) modifiers.
The Nightfall Strike is Cerberus Vae III on Meridian Bay, Mars, with the following modifiers:
- Epic – Heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies appear in great numbers.
- Nightfall – If all players die, your Fireteam is returned to Orbit.
- Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased.
- Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased.
- Solar Burn – Solar Damage from any source is greatly increased.
This week's Prison of Elders reset now offers:
Prison of Elders Level 32: Broken Legion
Valus Trau'ug seeks to prove his might by crushing all who challenge him.
| Round | Enemy | Objective | Modifier(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabal | No Objective | Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
| 2 | Hive | Destroy Mines | Lightswitch – Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage. |
| 3 | Fallen | Dismantle Mines | Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased. |
| 4 | Hive | Kill Boss | Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased. |
| 5 | Cabal | Kill Boss – Valus |
Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. |
Level 34: Urrox's Grudge
The Flame Prince Urrox vows to burn the Light until all that remains is Darkness and bone.
| Round | Enemy | Objective | Modifier(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hive | No Objective | Trickle – Recharge of abilities is significantly reduced. |
| 2 | Cabal | Dismantle Mines | Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored. |
| 3 | Cabal | Kill The VIP | Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish. |
| 4 | Hive | Dismantle Mines | Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased. |
| 5 | Hive | Kill Boss – Urrox |
Solar Burn – Solar Damage from any source is greatly increased. |
Level 35: Skola's Revenge
The Reef, Asteroid Belt Skolas and his crew challenge the Guardians who captured him. Face him with a Fireteam of three. End him.
| Round | Enemy | Objective | Modifier(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hive | Pending | Exposure – Guardian shields are increased but do not replenish. |
| Brawler – Guardian Melee damage is greatly increased. | |||
| 2 | Vex | Pending | Grounded – Players take more damage while airborne. |
| Airborne – Players deal more damage while in the air. | |||
| 3 | Cabal | Pending | Catapult – Grenade recharge rate is greatly increased. |
| Arc Burn – Arc Damage from any source is greatly increased. | |||
| 4 | Fallen | Pending | Specialist – Special Weapon damage is favored. |
| Juggler – No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. | |||
| 5 | Fallen | Pending | Trickle – Recharge of abilities is significantly reduced. |
| Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored. | |||
| 6 | Boss | Kill The Boss – Skolas | Lightswitch – Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage. |
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Small Arms – Primary Weapon damage is favored. |
The vendors from House of Wolves also update their inventory. Variks is now carrying the following items:
Weapon
| Weapon | Type | Burn | Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfborne Oath | Shotgun | Solar |
Close and/or Personal: Short period of 25% bonus melle damage affter landing a hit with this weapon. Dreg Burn: This weapon deals moderate bonus damage to Fallen Dregs. |
Armor
| Armor | Type | Stat Roll | Special Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellhunter's Blood (Hunter) | Chest | +159 Intellect |
Greatly increased Armor and Melee recharge when fighting Fallen in the Prison of Elders Carry more ammo for Special Weapons Carry more ammo for Hand Cannons |
| Kellbreaker's Cloak (Warlock) | Chest | +159 Discipline |
Greatly increased Armor and Melee recharge when fighting Fallen in the Prison of Elders Carry more ammo for Special Weapons Carry more ammo for Hand Cannons |
| Kellslayer's Cuirass (Titan) | Chest | +173 Intellect |
Greatly increased Armor and Melee recharge when fighting Fallen in the Prison of Elders Carry more ammo for Special Weapons
Carry more ammo for Hand Cannons |
